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Among the many present for the occeasion there will be few indeed who will not enthusiastically insist that the Stag Party given by the Timmins K. of C. in the Parish Hall last Wed: nesday was one of the most suceessâ€" ful and enjoyable events of its kind erer held in the North Land. _ All present certainly enjoyed a wonderful evening. The card playing provided a lot of fun and pleasure. The Bridâ€" ge was in charge of iMr. D. Keeley. There were 5 tables of Bridge. _ The winners were:â€"1lst, 8. A. Wookey; 2nd, Jos. E. Newton. Great Fun at Cards. Excellent Music 800 Pounds of Poultry Given as Prizes at First Annual Stag Party. DELIGHTFUL EVENING . GIVEN BY TIMMINS K. of G. The Five Hundred was in charge of Mr. Geo. Lake. There were six tdhleq 1st, J. P. Newton; 2nd, D. Pelletier; L. Laflamme. Therewere six tables of iCribbage, in charge of J. Anderchuk. The winâ€" ners were:â€"1st, L. ‘W. Campbell; 2nd, iD. Laprairie. tables. The winners were:â€"Messrs. H. Jeffreys, Morrisette, ‘Ribout, 1. V alois. The list of prizes included 23 turâ€" keys, 2 geese, 17 ducks, 85 chickens, 5 plum puddings, 6 4!%M1b. packages of Christmas cake, 1 box cigars, 2 hams. The total of 800 pounds of poultry was given away in prizes. Some of the poultry not awarded in prizes was sent to friends in town, the Knights showing a very â€" pleasing breadth of generosity in those to whom they sent turkeys as a Christâ€" mas token. The Knights of Columbus proved they had the true spirit of Christmas goodâ€"will to all men. The music for the occeasion was something specially good. (Mr. R. R. Johnston, on the piano, and Mr. Hirschman on the violin delighted the bis crowd with their good music, while the voceal quartettes lby (Messrs. Dodge, Heffernan, Geils and Burrill was another musical treat that wa: much enjoyed. â€"~*‘Dutch Lunch*‘ was served after the cards. (Mr. A. Laprairie made a biz hit with his clever rendition of Habitant poems and stories. He is a genius at this, and gave inimitable rendering of such selections as *‘ De ole Swang Bridge,"‘ ‘*De Ball de Base Game,‘‘ and **Sockâ€"her,"‘~(Soccer). During the evening clay pipes and tobacco, cigars and cigarettes, put up the smoke barrage to hide the standâ€" ard methods used in playing euchre. [t is suggested also to use paddedâ€" topped tables in future for ‘*4X" players ‘to prevent knuckleâ€"cracking. Auction 45‘s, in charge of Mr. J. Anderchuk, had two tables, the winâ€" ner being D. Fox. While this was the first nonsecâ€" tarian stag party run by the Knights of Columbus in Timmins, it was unanâ€" imously decided to make the. Turkey Staq Party an annual event. The Entertainment ~Committee of the Knights of Cotumbus have asked The Advance to express their thanks to the outsiders who contributed to making the evening a ‘very enjoyable one. â€"On the other hand The Advance would fall in favour unless it express ed for the visitors the sincere appreâ€" ciation felt by all attending not only for the enjoyable evening sport but also for the goodwill and friendliness shown by the Knights of Columbus. GOVERNMENT SELLS BLOCKS OF TIMBER IN FIRSTBROOK Four small blocks of timber were disposed last week by the Provincial Government, three of them in Firstâ€" brook township,. All the limits were of one and two square miles dimenâ€" siIons Block one, Firstbrook township went to C. J. Price, New Liskeard, a twoâ€" mileâ€"square area, for which he pard $6.29J for pine, $5.69 for spruce, and $3¢D for other timber, inclusive of he Norfolk and Rochester Hardâ€" re Company, Haileybury, was the ceessful bidder on block No. 2, of ie same township, which is prinâ€" ‘Fipally a sawlog propos =*»n. _ It ays $6 for pine, $5 for spruce and for other timber. J. Mevers of New Liskeard secured J. Meyers of New Liskeard secured block No. 3, a aneâ€"squareâ€"mile limit, also a sawlog area, paying $6.55 for pine, $5.90 for spruce and $3.50 for other timber, inclusive of Crown dues. John Clarke, Englehart, secured a mileâ€"square limit in the townslinp of Teck, on which he pays $7 for pine, inclusive of dues. It is a mining elaim proposition. Mr. J. Seully had charge of the Guchre, there being no less than 22 PORCUPINE TIHE GGHOOL GLOSING CONGERT AT SCHUMACHER FRIDAY "~Schumacher iPublic School had a very delightful Closing Concert and Christmas Tree on Friday afternooa, Dec. 21st. There was a present for every pupil} of the school and the gifts were of unusually high quality. These gifts were given by Mr. F. W. Schumacher, of Columbus, Ohio, the original owner of the townsite and after whom the town is named. The presents given by [Mr. Schumacher were q;)emall\ good ones, including boys" sleighs, dolls for the girls, books, ete. As one pupil said, they were real presents all right. There were no less than 48 substantial sleighs given to the bovs. Beautiful Present for Every Pupil Iy Mr. F. W. Schumacher, of / Columbus, Ohio. The programme for ithe closing exâ€" ercises was particularly good, consistâ€" ing of choruses, songs, recitations, dia logues, and plays, etc., given ‘by the pupils. Those taking part in the proâ€" gramme all displayed high talent. After the programme a tasty lunch was served. Then followed the disâ€" tribution of presents. The teachers, pupils, and parents, appreciate very miuch the generosity and kindness of Mr. Williams, his representative _ at Schumacher. Among those attending the event were a large number of the parents of the pupils, as well as the School Board, Rev. J. D. |Parks and Mr. J. E. Wililams, Mr. Schumacher‘s representative in Schumacher. <The School Board representatives for the occasion were: .Mr. Godfrey Johnson, chairman; Mr. (Geo. Murphy, secereâ€" tary; Mr. James Shewan. * KINDERGARTEN OPENING FOR CHILDREN 5 YEARS OLD over will open at the Timmins ‘Cenâ€" tral Public Sehool. Parents are reâ€" quested ta specially note that all children for the Kindergarten must join at the beginning of the term, the first day deing Jan. 7th, next Monâ€" A day. * \g FIRST TICKET AT HAILEYBURY NEW STATION WAS TO TIMMINS Â¥â€" After the Christmas vacation Kinâ€" dergarten for children ifive vears and MANY CHRISTMAS TREES / HELD HERE THIS YEAR past year, has been taken to Engls:â€" hart, where it will be used as a bunk room for engineers of the road. ~The children of Timmins and disâ€" trict have had a good Christmas this year all right, and it is doubtful inâ€" deed if any single case has been missed. The usual iChristmas Trees were given by the churches and Salâ€" vation Army, and in addition such orâ€" as the Ladies of Charity were looking after cases that might otherwise be_ missed. The Kiwanis Club Community Christmas Tree was also a new feature to the town, as was also the New Empire Theatre and Poreupine Advance Matinee last Friday. The Christmas Trees at the churches this year were noteworthy on account of the increased numbers attending and the enlarged programâ€" mes made to fill the increased needs. The Presbyterian Christmas Tree enâ€" tertainment was a particularly large one in point of attendance and excelâ€" lence of programme. The same may be said in regard to the Baptist Church Christmas entertainment, a particularly wellâ€"rendered cantata by the children being a feature of the Baptist event. Altogether, it may be said that these was lots of Christmas cheer for the youngsters of Timmins this year, the established lodges, churches, and other organizations, ali doing their part well to meet the reâ€" quirements of this rapidly growing town.~/ Christmas in Cobalt Me Jackson TIMMINS, ONTARIO, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26th, 1923. TIMMINS RINK T0 OPEA MONDAY FVENING NEXT Children Allowed to Skate at Rink on Christmas Day..Formal Openâ€" ing Next Monday, Dec. 3lst. Timmins Rink _ will be formally opened on Monday evening next, Dec. 3lst, The manager says that the public ‘opening will take place next Monday, rain or shine, blow, freeze, snow or whatnot. The weather so far has not been favouralble for openâ€" ing the rink to the public, but it is expected that everything will be all right on Monday night. There is a good sheet of ice at the rink now. The children were allowed at the rink vyesterday, Christmas Day, about a hundred of them enjoying the skatâ€" ing. PRESENTATION MADE TO BANDMASTER F. J. WOLNO It is expected that the'_lBand will be in attendance at the formal openâ€" ing on Monday evening, and a big crowd of skaters and spectators is exâ€" pected. This season for all hockey matches and on skating nights spectators will be admitted by the Birch street enâ€" trance only. Previous to his leaving for Monâ€" treal where he wi®fWhe married on Jan. 2nd, the Timmins ‘Citizens‘ Band presented iMr. F. J. Wolno, Band Leader, with a Ibeautiful Silver Tea Service. The tray was engraved with the inseription, ‘‘Presented by Timâ€" mins Citizens‘ iBand, Dec. 1923." The presentation was made at a banâ€" quet tendered the Bandmaster at the Prince of Wales Hotel. The presiâ€" dent of the Band, (G. A. Macdonald, presided, and expressed the appreciaâ€" tion felt not only by the Band but also by the citizens of the town for the high qualities and the generous services to the town of Bandmaster Wolno. In making the presentation, the Viceâ€"President, Mr. A. Prout, spoke of the regard felt by all the Band for the Leader. He pointed out the progress made by the Band under Mr. Wohno‘s> leadership, ~and also made reference to the sincere good wishes extended by all to Mr. Wolno on the occasion of his approaching marriage. (Mr. ‘Wolno made approâ€" priate reply, expressing his appreciaâ€" tion of the beantiful gift and of the spirit in which it was given. He took oceasion to refer to the fine spirit of. coâ€"operation and friendliness among the band memibers, pointing out that this was responsible largely for the band‘s progress as without the interâ€" est and support of the members no Bandmaster could accomplish much. Dr. Melnnis, Mayor of Timmins; Mr. A. Borland, first President of the Timmins ‘Citizens‘ Band; â€" Rev. Fr. Theriault, one of the founders and first players in the Band; and Messrs. 3. L. Jas. Geils, J. B. Pare and others made brief but appropriâ€" ate addresses. Some of the addresses were bright with wit and humor, some contained â€" helpful hints and constructive criticism regarding the Band. and the Band Concerts, but all were agreed in placing the highest value on Bandmaster Wolno and exâ€" tending to him the sincere good wishâ€" es on the oceasion of his marriage. Another jpoint that met with unâ€" animous approval was the reference to Mr. L. W. ‘Johnston, now of Bridgeburg, who is recognized as the ‘‘Father‘‘ of the Timmins Band, and who was the first Leader of the orâ€" ganization. After the Mayor and the Fire Chief had mentioned Mr. Johnâ€" ston in high terms, Mr. Jas Geils sugâ€" gested that ‘‘right here and now‘ the Band show its appreciation of Mr, Johnston in tangible way. This met very hearty support and in a few minutes there was a purse of fortyp dollars collected to give Mr. Johnston a Christmas token and greeting. Later, it was decided to have Fire Chief Borland wire the money to Mr. Johnston before Christmas, so that he could secure his own Christmas gift ‘from the Band he founded. _ Mr. Johnston is at present ill at his son‘s home in Bridgeburg, and atl his many 'acquaintances here will heartily wish him a speedy return to health and strength. The presentation to Band Leader Wolno was also made the occasion cf another presentation to another Mr. Johnston. Mr. R. R. Johnston was presented with a gold pen and pencil set, engraved with . his name. Mr. R. R. Johnston has been particularly renerous in giving his services to the Timmins Band as accompanist for Timmins Band as accompanist for the band concerts and in other ways, and the presentation was made to him as a token of the appreciation{ felt for his talented services as FELL FROM DELWVERY RIG AND FRAGTURED SKULL Boniface Laplaunte Meets Accidental Death on Friday Afternoon. Y The community was saddened last week ‘by the sad death of a young man named Boniface Laplaunte who was accidentally killed at the railway subway bridge on Priday afternoon. The accident occurred at about 5 The young man had been employed as driver for the Marshallâ€"Eeclestone Co., and was returning from a trip to South Poreupine. Coming through the subway, the sleighs slewed badly and the driver lost his balance and fell out of the delivery rig. His head struck one of the timbers supâ€" porting the bridge, the front of his skull smashed in. Death would ‘be instantaneous, it is thought. The horses stopped at the Timmins Garâ€" age, apparently noting the absence of their driver. accident was seen by many and there was prompt help at hand, but the young man was beâ€" yond the power of skill or attention. An inquest was not necessary, the facts being apparent and death being clearly due to accident. BAND CONCERT SUNDAYV PROVES ANOTHER SUCCESS The date Boniface Laplaunte was 29 years of age at the time of death. His home was at Chenierville, Que., to which place the remains were shipâ€" ped yesterday, a brother, who is a resident of Timmins, accompanying the body on its last journey home. Another _brother is working on the T. N.0O. construction work north of Cochrane. Although not resident cof Timmins for many years, the deceased had many friends here, and regret is very general at his untimely death. * ‘Both in attendance and in the merit of the programme the Band Concert on Sunday evening may be set down as the last and best of the year. The New Empire Theatre was crowded to the doors, and many had to be turned away. The programme rendered was much appreciated, every item ‘being something specially good. The work of the Band came in for special commendation. The Timmins Citizens‘ Band gave an effective and finished rendition of each band selecâ€" tion on the programme. ‘The numâ€" bers all proved popular. [The band selections included :â€"March, **Carilâ€" lon;‘‘ selection, ‘*In Coonland;"‘ selection, ‘‘Maritana;‘‘ march, *‘* On the Quarter Deck.‘‘ (Mr. J. E. Garâ€" rett, in fine voice, gave an attractive rendition of *‘*‘Mary of Argyle,"*‘ winâ€" ning hearty encore. Mr. W. Ramâ€" say‘s solo showed the fine tone and range of his attractive tenor voice and merited the decided recall accordâ€" ed. In the. responding number, **A Passed by Your Window," Mr. Ramâ€" say was heard to equal advantage. His solos were much appreciated. The selection _by . Holland‘s Orchestra (pupils of Prof. Schroeder) made a bis hit with the audience and was heartily encored.: Missâ€" Lacaste on the cornet was particularly good and specially pleased the gathering. The violin duet by Messrs. Holland and Simard was another outstanding numâ€" ber that delighted all and won very enthusiastic encore. iMr. J. Boisenâ€" ault, a recent addition to the musical talent of the town, won very proâ€" nounced applause by his saxophone solos. ‘Mr. Boisenault was considered by the Victor Record people to be worthy of a place on their staff of artists for the Victor records. The audience did not know this until after his selections had been given on Sunâ€" day, but the enthusiastic appreciation shown proved that the audience recognized the splendid talent of Mr. Boisenault on the saxophone. (Mr. R. R, Johnston played the accompaniâ€" ments during the evening. The next Band Concert by the Timmins Citiq zens‘ Band will be held sometime next month, announcement of the date to be made later. pianist.. (Mr. Johnston made fitting reply to the appreciative words spokâ€" en and also from his wide knowledge of musical matters contrubuted severâ€" al very helpful suggestions for the adâ€" vancement of the Band. The menu provided by the Prince of Wales Hotel was an especially creditable one. Mr. Henry Lang, of New Liskeard, presented The New Liskeard Speaker some days;ago iwith a handsome bouâ€" quet of pansies picked from his garâ€" den. As The"® Speakerâ€" remarks, "Picking pansies in Temiskaming on Dec. 14th is worthy of note by those who think we live at the North Pole."‘ RUNOREDG OF CHILOREN ENJOVED BIG MATHNEE Event Given by Porcupine Advance and New Empire Theatre a Big Success. +â€"The matinee given last Friday to the schqool children of the Camp brought out big crowds, most of whom came early to avoid the rush. The event was under the joint auspices of The (Porcupine Advance and the New Empire Theatre, and was scheduled to commence at 2:30 p.m. At 1:30 had gathered and it was necessary to open the theatre to acâ€" commodate the youngsters. There would be fully 1,200 youngsters who enjoyed the event, two and three in a seat ‘being the rule. Several had to be turned away for lack of furâ€" ther room after 2 o‘clock. To the latter, however, chocolate bars and blotters were distributed and the facts explained. No other place heâ€" ing available for the overflow erowd, and it being impossible to hold two shows in the afternoon, there was no way out of the difficulty presented ‘by the unusually large turnoyt. A numâ€" ber of citizens of the Town assisted in caring for the monster crowd, and it may be said that the order was reâ€" markable. Neither in going in or ont of the theatre was there even crowdâ€" inz or pushing. The youngsters stayâ€" ed to the very end, and it was a genâ€" uine pleasure to hear the hearty way they sang **God Save the King*‘ at the conclusion of the entertainment. The audience was the largest ever in the New Empire Theatre, and undoubtedly the most appreciaâ€" tive. They were all having a whale of a good time and did not care who knew it. ‘The programme of motion pictures for the occasion was an ideal one, the comedy element predominatâ€" ing, and the way the youngsters ripâ€" pled and roared with laughter at the humors of the show took years from the age of all the adults present. In addition to the excellent reels of news, feature, review and comedy pictures, there were cleverly given comic songs by Messrs. J. Cowan and Steve Lynn, both of ‘whom delighted the youngsters. Another hit was Mr. H. Nichols as ‘‘Rastus,""‘ who gave a funny f‘colored gentleman""‘ stunt that the kiddies enjoyed muchly. WThe hit of the day, however, was Santa Claus, Mr. J. W.Faithful making a very capable deputy for the patron saint of the children. Santa ‘Claus‘ two brief addresses caught the fancy of the erowd and they gave him very Eenthnsiastiv reception and wanted to see him all the time. After the enâ€" tertainment Mr. W. J. Browne took a flashlight picture of the big crowd with Santa in front. As the children passed out, blotters with Christmas ‘wishes and chocolate bars were distributed at the doors. The Advance wishes to thank all the kind friends who contributed to the success of the event and thus gave the childâ€" \\< ren a happy afternoon. The celebration of **Hogmanay," the Old Land festival, will be held on Monday evening in ‘the 1.0.0.F. Hall, under the auspices of the Caledoman Society of Timmins. (Mr. P. Maeâ€" aulay is the chairman of the commitâ€" tee in charge of the event. Where will be dancing, games and other social pleasures, the idea being to obâ€" serve the passing of the old year and the entrance of the new year after the manner of the customs of anld Sceotia. CALEDONIANS TO OBSERVE HOGMANAY ON MONDAY EVE INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE AT SCHUMACHER SCHOOL Schumacher is growing in very satisfactory way. This is shown by the steady increase in attendance at the school. ‘The continued increase of attendance has made it necessary to open an additional room at the Schumacher School. The new classâ€" es will ‘be in charge of Miss Murphy, of Kirkland Lake. All parents are requested to send all children six years and over to school at the openâ€" ing of the new term, Jan. 3rd. Beâ€" fore the Christmas holidays the atâ€" tendance at the Schumacher Scehool was 215. At least 245 pupils are exâ€" was 215. At least 245 pupils pected for the opening of the term starting Thursday, Jan. 3rc games and otder the idea being to obâ€" zr of the old year and the new year after the customs of anld $ new ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DISTRIGT BOY SCOUTS Officers Elected for Ensuing Year. Rey. R. S. Cushing, Viceâ€" President. The annual meeting of the Temisâ€" kaming District Boy Seouts Associaâ€" tion was held in the YMXC.A. (buildâ€" ing, Cobalt, on [Monday of last week. There was a fairâ€"sized attendance of representatives from _ the various parts of the large district covered by the Association. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows :â€" President: H. E. ‘MeKee, Cobalt, (reâ€"elected). Vice Presttents: Rev. R. 8. Cushing, Timmins; F. E. Thompson, New Lisâ€" keard, and George Gibbons, North Cobalt. Secretary : C. F. Tuer, Haileybury. Treasurer: ‘Rev. George Burry, Coâ€" In its report of the meeting The Northern News, of Cobalt, says:â€"The annual _ _ report of _ Commissioner Gridley indicated that the memberâ€" ship for the district was 235 of all ranks in the Sceouts and 91 in the Cubs. The figures of the former are down from last year, but the differâ€" ence, it is stated, is accounted for by the fact that while North Bay had a hundred members on the books only about 30 were ‘present at the meetâ€" ings. ‘The Commissioner stated that all of the troops, except Hearst and Cochrane, were in good shape and those who had suffered from the fire were recovering. WThe work was greatâ€" ly hampered by two. causes, lack of leadership in some places and lack of ‘finances, Mr. Gridley said. The meeting adopted a resolution recomâ€" mending that Claire Severt be made honorary _ scoutmaster of _ Cohalt troop. recommendations made by the Commissioner were also adâ€" opted, these including the withdrawâ€" al of the warrants of inactive officers, a request to delinquent troops either to revive or turn in their charters a smaller finance committee and apâ€" pointment of a Field and Financial Secretary to visit the various centres more frequently and to arrange for finances. At the same time the arâ€" rangements for the annual hockey competition were amended to permit bovs over 16 and under 18 on January The next annual meeting was deâ€" cided upon as to hbe held the first week of October, 1924, at Iroquois Falls. Executive Committee: â€" The Presiâ€" dent, secretary and treasurer, with tevy. Mr. Cushing, Timmins, and Mr. Grifliths, Iroquois Falls, Seoutâ€" master Anderson, North Cobalt, and the Scout Commissioner. Finance Committee: The President, secretary and treasurer, with Mayor MceDonald, North Bay; Mayor V anâ€" ier, lroquois Falls; Mayor ‘Melnnis, Timmins; Judge Hartman, R. A. Moeâ€" Innis, Iroquois Falls and the Comâ€" missioner. *~â€"Ernest Greer, the nineâ€"yearâ€"old son of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greer, had his left leg broken above the knee on Monday afternoon by lbeing run into by a heavy sleigh. A lad of sixteen or seventeen was coasting down the walk on Fifth Avenue with a very heavy sleigh, and collided with Ernâ€" est Greer who was on the sidewalk and unable to get out of the way of the swiftlyâ€"travelling sleigh,. Mediâ€" cal attention was secured at once for the injured boy, the fractured leg was set, and at present the boy is making fine progress to recovery, In the meantime, however, he suffered consitlerably from the injury. This accident should be taken as a serious warning to all not to run sleighs on the walks and thus endanger others. The sleigh that did the damage Monâ€" day was a ig heavy one, and any eollision with it would naturally reâ€" sult in serious injury. The running lof sleighs on the walks is a very dangerous practice and the polica have been active this winter in stopâ€" ping this form of pastime. The acâ€" cident on Monday shows how necesâ€" BOY HAS LEG BROKEN BY COASTING SLEIGH MONDAY S#1oOoner ganization ‘Tor three months, . in the case of new troops. Th retary and the Commissioner w as Athletic Committee, with po add to their number. H. Ellis ley will be recommended as Co dangerous practice have been active th ping this form of | cident on Monday should )‘ ‘K Single Copies 5 Cents for coa A K€ to prevent the u coasting. â€"All concerned uotice and keep coasting ie walks. power OmnImls~